Question

What do you think is the impression of the author of the early Filipinos when he used
the following lines: He had some mortars fired for them, whereat they exhibited great
fear, and tried to jump out of the ship.​

Answer 1

The impression the author of the early Filipinos used when he used the lines : He had some mortars fired for them whereas they exhibited great fear, and tried to jump out of the ship

• I think the author wanted to create the impression that the captain of the ship used the mortars to show the passengers that he was in control, he was their leader, and they had to listen to him.
• He created fear in the minds of the passengers by his action.
• He did not do this to hurt the passengers, only to create fear in their minds, so they remain obedient to his instructions.